höchstgehärtet

English translation: highly tempered

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Explanation:"Höchstgehärtet" does not mean "hardened". The correct English word is "tempered". Tempered steel is subjected to a special heat treatment so that is not only 'hard' (which would make it brittle), but also 'tough' to resist blunting, i.e. the blades keep their sharp cutting edge.

"They are made of highly tempered stainless steel, which combines rust and corrosion resistance with rugged, long-lasting strength. ... Each scissor is individually set to insure proper tension and alignment of the blades at the cutting edge."
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You have made a thoroughly convincing case for this answer, John. It looks like "highly tempered" is the way to go. Many thanks for that. But thanks also to idwerk for a very reasonable suggestion also. Appreciate the assistance from you both.4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Explanation:"Höchstgehärtet" does not mean "hardened". The correct English word is "tempered". Tempered steel is subjected to a special heat treatment so that is not only 'hard' (which would make it brittle), but also 'tough' to resist blunting, i.e. the blades keep their sharp cutting edge.

"They are made of highly tempered stainless steel, which combines rust and corrosion resistance with rugged, long-lasting strength. ... Each scissor is individually set to insure proper tension and alignment of the blades at the cutting edge."
Ref 2

You have made a thoroughly convincing case for this answer, John. It looks like "highly tempered" is the way to go. Many thanks for that. But thanks also to idwerk for a very reasonable suggestion also. Appreciate the assistance from you both.